The Dust Devil: A Wake-up Call

Sir,

Vishal Sharma's gripping piece "The Dust Devil" (April 27) captures the sheer fury and devastation of the recent storm in Jammu with vivid detail.

His account paints a haunting picture of how fragile our urban setups are against nature's fury. As construction activities continue unchecked and basic drainage and infrastructure remain vulnerable, such storms serve as urgent wake-up calls.

It is high time that city planners and civic authorities prioritize robust disaster preparedness and invest in strengthening public infrastructure. Nature's warnings are clear-we must heed them before greater calamities strike.

Kudos to the writer for turning a terrifying personal experience into an evocative reminder for all.

Shankar Sharma

Jammu